Linh C. Nguyen

Linh C. Nguyen leads racial equity efforts for Lumina Foundation, an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. He works to embed equity in Lumina’s grantmaking and operations and nurtures the foundation’s organizational culture to increase diversity, foster a sense of belonging, and eliminate racial disparities.

Nguyen is a nationally recognized leader in organizational strategy, talent development, and change management with over 30 years of experience in mission-driven organizations.  Before joining Lumina, Nguyen served as chief operating officer at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Mich. In that role, he helped shape Kellogg’s Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation initiative and led the foundation’s internal efforts to enhance intercultural competency.

Nguyen started his career with Cambridge Associates, a Boston-based financial and investment consulting firm, where he specialized in investment measurement and long-range financial modeling. He also worked at Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting), assisting major clients with complex change and workforce development. In 2008, he was chosen to serve on the Obama Presidential Transition Team as transition co-lead for the Office of Personnel Management.

Nguyen holds a bachelor of arts in anthropology from Yale University.